Dr. Michelle S Gittler M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1401 S California Ave Chicago IL, 60608About
Michelle Gittler, MD, specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). Dr. Gittler is an expert in the medical management of spinal cord injuries and paralysis, as well as other physical di ...
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1988
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- Chicago Super Doctors 2012
Treatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Abnormal Gait
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Member American Spinal Cord Injury Association
- Member Association of Academic Physiatrists
- Member Illinois Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Member National Spinal Cord Injury Association
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